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FA53 NTV

2004 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,768 mi
Last recorded24,768 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Matiz41,055 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 NTV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 24,768 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 22,210 miles

corrosion to various steering and suspension components

cracking to tread of o/s/r tyre

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges and heavily cracked in tread

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges and cracking in tread

o/s/r inner side lamp inop

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in n/s steering rack knuckle

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

wear to front brake discs

wear to wiper linkage

Fail 15 Feb 2016 22,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to various steering and suspension components

cracking to tread of o/s/r tyre

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges and heavily cracked in tread

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges and cracking in tread

o/s/r inner side lamp inop

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in n/s steering rack knuckle

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

wear to front brake discs

wear to wiper linkage

Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2015 20,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filter corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2014 19,110 miles

both outer sills corroding

fuel filter corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2013 17,380 miles

fuel filter corroding

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 20 Feb 2013 17,380 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

fuel filter corroding

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2012 15,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,688 miles

slight play to steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 22 Feb 2010 11,509 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 9,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 7,514 miles

rear wiper blade u/s

slight free-play in steering rack joints

Fail 6 Feb 2008 7,514 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade u/s

slight free-play in steering rack joints

Pass 12 Feb 2007 5,493 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 5,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Daewoo Matiz?

Based on 724,041 MOT tests across 61,622 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,889
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
61,622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,507
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,166
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27,842
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,606
Stop lamp not working 22,245
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FA53 NTV is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 41,055 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Matiz fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA53 NTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FA53 NTV is a 2004 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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